Why is there no third party in American politics? Lou explains how Republicans and Democrats seized power and designed a duopoly that prevents political innovation. He takes a look at some of the electoral reforms that might pave the way for new ideas – like ranked-choice voting and multi-member districts.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Voter Study Group on Spoiler Alert
https://www.voterstudygroup.org/publi...

Washington’s Farewell Address
https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?...

Postell on The Rise and Fall of Political Parties in America
https://www.heritage.org/political-pr...

Duverger’s Law
https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/...

Jennifer Lawrence on Electoral Reforms
https://act.represent.us/sign/the-pro...

Justin Amash leaving the Republican Party
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinio...

CREDITS
Writer: Louis Foglia
Editor: Page Ellerson
Researcher: Hannah Miller
Supervising Producer: Allison Brown

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